The Best Cars for the Money

February 19, 2015

The Honda Fit, Audi A3, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, and Ram 1500 are just a few of the winners of the 2015 Best Cars for the Money awards from US News & World Report.

The Best Cars for the Money awards looks at a combination of positive reviews and long-term costs of ownership for vehicles in 21 different classes, from subcompact cars to full size trucks. The awards also take into consideration things like interior comfort, reliability, performance, and safety ratings.

Below is a look at all the 2015 winners. If you are considering purchasing any of these award-winning vehicles, make sure to use TrueCar No Haggle and Edmunds Price Promise to see the lowest prices being offered in your region.

Best Cars for the Money 2015 Award Winners

Category

Winning Vehicle

Subcompact Cars

Honda Fit

Compact Cars

Volkswagen Golf

Hatchbacks

Honda Fit

Upscale Small Cars

Audi A3

Midsize Cars

Hyundai Sonata

Upscale Midsize Cars

Acura TLX

Large Cars

Chevrolet Impala

Hybrid Cars

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Sports Cars

Volkswagen GTI

Wagons

Subaru Outback

Compact SUVs

Honda CR-V

Luxury Compact SUVs

Acura RDX

2-Row SUVs

Nissan Murano

Luxury 2-Row SUVs

Lexus RX 350

3-Row SUVs

Hyundai Santa Fe

Luxury 3-Row SUVs

Acura MDX

Large SUVs

Mazda CX-9

Hybrid SUVs

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Minivans

Mazda Mazda5

Compact Trucks

Chevrolet Colorado

Full Size Trucks

Ram 1500

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